Public Service Spotlight
St. Paddy's Day Run-Walk & Leprechaun Leap
Sunday March 14, 2010
Be Seen...Be Green is the theme of the 9th annual St. Paddy's Run, Walk and Leprechaun Leap kid's dash. Don your creative, green attire and join The Drive at Diversey Harbor Sunday, March 14th for this 5k benefitting the Lakeview Citizen's Council. For information CLICK HERE.
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Where: Diversy Harbor
Location: Chicago North |
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Charity Spotlight
Miller Lite invites the Chi-Rish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day responsibly, by offering Miller Lite Free Rides on Saturday, March 13th from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., and on St. Patrick's Day, Wednesday, March 17th, from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.
 The Miller Lite Free Rides bus shuttle travels on a looped route throughout the city, with stops including downtown, River North, Lincoln Park, Wrigleyville, busy 'L' stops, and more. Route and schedule information is available by calling 1-800-FREE-RIDES or CLICKING HERE. You can also text CHIRISH to 30364.
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Upcoming Public Service Announcements
| Monday March 01, 2010 - Thursday April 15, 2010 |
Give to Crisis Nurseries of Illinois
This tax time, please give to Crisis Nurseries of Illinois. Crisis Nurseries help families cope with tough times, keeping children safe from abuse and neglect. Use the Make Giving Easy option on your state tax form to help Illinois children. |
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Location: Everywhere | | | Thursday March 11, 2010 |
Z Center's 'Out of the Blues 2' Charity Concert
Enjoy three legendary blues artists on one stage - Lonnie Brooks, Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater and Jimmy Dawkins....at Z Center's 'Out of the Blues 2' Charity Concert at House of Blues Thursday, March 11th. Sponsored by Chicago's construction and demolition industries, this night of great music, delicious food, live auctions, and more benefits Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center. For tickets or information call 847.244.1187 or CLICK HERE.
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Where: House of Blues
Location: Chicago North | | | Friday March 12, 2010 |
Susan G. Komen's Dancing With Chicago Celebs Gala
Some of Chicago's hottest celebrities will go head-to-head in a dance-off at Susan G. Komen's Dancing With Chicago Celebrities Gala. It's happening at the Hyatt Regency Chicago Crystal Ballroom downtown, on Friday March 12. For information, CLICK HERE.
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Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago
Location: Chicago North | | | Saturday March 13, 2010 |
St. Baldrick's Event at The Brat Stop
Shave your head...and help raise money for childhood cancer research. Attend the St. Baldrick's Day fundraiser coming up at the Brat Stop in Kenosha, Wisconsin on Saturday, March 13th , starting at 4 p.m... For information or to find another head-shaving event near you CLICK HERE.
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Where: Brat Stop
Location: Wisconsin | | | Sunday March 28, 2010 |
Heartland Animal Shelter Bowling Fundraiser
Join Heartland Animal Shelter for the Bow-Wow and Cosmic Cat Bowling fundraiser. It's at River Rand Bowl in Des Plaines, Sunday, March 28th starting at 5:30 pm. For information, CLICK HERE.
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Where: River Rand Bowl
Location: Cook County North | | | Sunday March 28, 2010 |
40th Anniversary of Joe Cocker & Mad Dog's & Englishmen Tour
Join The Drive's Steve Downes for a Tribute to the 40th Anniversary of Joe Cocker & The Mad Dog's & Englishmen Concert Tour. Recapture the magic with a live performance reenactment by over a dozen musicians at the Wilmette Theater in Wilmette on Sunday, March 28th at 3 p.m. It benefits the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. To purchase tickets and for more information CLICK HERE and go to LIVE EVENTS.
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Where: Wilmette Theatre
Location: Cook County North | | | Saturday April 03, 2010 |
Bunny Dash Go Green 5K
Enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny when you join The Drive at the 'Bunny Dash Go Green 5K. This family-friendly event includes a one mile youth race and much more. It's at Deer Grove East Forest Preserve in Palatine, Saturday morning, April 3rd, benefitting 'Fathers Helping Fathers.' For information, CLICK HERE.
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Where: Deer Grove East Forest Preserve
Location: Cook County North | |
Ongoing Public Service Announcements
| Saturday February 20, 2010 - Saturday March 13, 2010 |
ALIVE Rescue Seeks Foster Homes for Dogs
ALIVE Rescue is a no kill, green animal rescue in Chicago searching for families and individuals interesting in fostering homeless dogs.... for as little as ten days, to a few months. ALIVE does not have a facility so it relies on foster families, but provides all the supplies and medical care an animal needs. If you can provide a temporary loving home CLICK HERE and fill out a foster application.
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Location: Everywhere | | | Sunday February 21, 2010 - Saturday March 13, 2010 |
Support Mercy Home
Kids are the soul of this city and yet, too many are in crisis. You can be the solution by calling Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. Refer a child in need, or consider becoming a mentor. CLICK HERE or call 888.571.3700.
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Location: Everywhere | | | Tuesday March 02, 2010 - Wednesday March 31, 2010 |
Help Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana is building the world's largest Ronald McDonald House, right here in Chicago. Help create 14 stories of care and comfort by dropping your change in a donation box at your local McDonald's restaurant or drive thru. |
Where: McDonald's
Location: Everywhere | | | Wednesday March 10, 2010 - Thursday April 01, 2010 |
Support 'Cinderella's Closet' with Formalwear Donations
The Junior League of Kane and Du Page Counties is seeking new and gently used dresses, jewelry and other prom related items for its 6th annual Cinderella's Closet, a free formalwear boutique for financially challenged high school juniors and seniors. For a drop off location near you in Kane or DuPage County, CLICK HERE.
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Where: Various
Location: DuPage / West Cook | | | Sunday March 14, 2010 - Saturday April 03, 2010 |
Get the Toastmasters Edge
Every day, competition for advancement in the workplace gets tougher. Even the best education won't help you get ahead in your career if you can't communicate your ideas effectively. A non-profit organization called Toastmasters gives you the confidence to express your ideas to anyone. In good times or bad, it helps to have the Toastmasters edge. In the Fox Valley area, the local Toastmasters club is called Talk of the Town. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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Location: Far West Suburbs | |
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